The Anklebot is a robotic device that is worn via a leather boot and knee brace (Fig.1). As the participant goes through a series of ankle-training "games," the Anklebot can assist ankle movement throughout 3 planes.

Experimental: Arm 2

Combination Therapy

Device: Anklebot

The Anklebot is a robotic device that is worn via a leather boot and knee brace (Fig.1). As the participant goes through a series of ankle-training "games," the Anklebot can assist ankle movement throughout 3 planes.

Device: Lokomat

The Lokomat is a motor driven exoskeleton device that employs a body weight support suspension system and treadmill. Attached to the lower limbs, the Lokomat moves the subject's legs over a treadmill through position controlled trajectories that mimic normal human gait patterns.

Pressure sores with any skin breakdown in areas in contact with the body harness or Lokomat apparatus.

Chronic and ongoing alcohol or drug abuse.

Pre-morbid, ongoing depression or psychosis.

Ongoing physical therapy.

Pregnancy (self-reported)

PI's determination of inability to complete the test protocol

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00872053